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Hang in there, good things come to those that stick at it. |
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Friday, 12 April 2013 00:00 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 21:22 |
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When is the longest run of the training program scheduled and why? |
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Written by Marathon Guru
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Thursday, 04 April 2013 20:15 |
 Our longest run in the program is 6 - 7 weeks out from the event. It is actually quite normal for Australian marathoners to do their longest run around 6 weeks out. Athletes such as Robert De Castella, Steve Moneghetti, Kerryn Mc Cann and myself always ran it 6 weeks out based on a few reasons.
- Most runners that do their longest run 4 weeks out sometimes get a delayed onset of an underlying niggle that the long run brings out 5 - 8 days later. Alot of athletes then are in a race against the clock in the last 2 weeks to get over the niggle and get to the start line healthy and ready to race. Not only are they affected physically but then also mentally.
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Does eating chocolate help running? |
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Written by Marathon Guru
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 23:01 |
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 Do you love your chocolate but think it is having a negative effect on your running....think again, as some evidence suggests that consuming moderate amounts of chocolate could actually boost your performance during exercise and may also help improve your recovery afterward. Some of the elements of cocoa actually build muscular structure that help produce cellular energy!!!
Less effort on Chocolate..
In a study published in 1996 in “Biomedical and Environmental Sciences,” 16 male college-age students who ate a chocolate bar before a moderate-intensity run had higher blood sugar levels 15 minutes into their run and all the way through 30 minutes after their run than when they had a placebo supplement. In fact, subjects’ blood sugar levels dropped to below a normal range 30 minutes into their exercise when they had no chocolate. When subjects ate the chocolate bars, they also showed other indicators — such as a lower rate of perceived exertion and favorable blood lactate levels — which showed researchers that having a chocolate bar before exercise can help boost exercise stamina and improve recovery.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 March 2013 23:14 |
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6 worst marathon training mistakes |
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Written by Marathon Guru
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Thursday, 14 February 2013 20:16 |
Mistake: You over-train
Running a marathon is a daunting prospect and understandably you want to prepare as much as possible, yet do not over-train or you will injure or exhaust yourself. For the majority of people, the most you can realistically do is five to six training sessions per week. However, you still need to make sure you include one full rest day in your week, plus you must ensure that the quality of your sessions remains high.
Mistake: You skip interval training
Want to get faster? Then make sure you fit in some decent interval sessions. Running steadily is great for your endurance, but it doesn’t help you to run faster. Interval training on the other hand will help improve your speed.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 20:18 |
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For those new to marathon training I (Lee Troop) would suggest you stay away from the weight training. Incorporating new training such as running which does have a big impact on your body with pounding and then adding weight work will not only have you tired for your running, it will also add greater stress leading to fatigue or injury. I suggest some form of core training/ pilates will certainly be more running specific.
